
4th Oxford – The Year So Far
The 4th Oxford Scout Group ran 55 evening sessions last term, on every
weekday night, also several weekend activities for all ages. We have over
20 regular leaders/helpers, and lots of other support from parents and
others to make this all run smoothly. We thought we’d write about some
of the things we’ve done so far in 2023…
Everyone has been practising
first aid this term, our tiny Bea-
vers can put adults in the re-
covery position, and our
Scouts can handle all sorts of
injuries and do CPR. All sec-
tions visited the fire station or
the ambulance station; big
thanks are due to everyone
there who stayed late to show
us so much of what they do.
Young people worked towards
their air activities badges, with
Scouts making and flying
model planes, and a day trip
for everyone to the RAF mu-
seum just outside London:
loads of activities, exhibits and
historic aeroplanes to clamber
around. Pancake day was cel-
ebrated by everyone, with dif-
ferent approaches depending
on the age group, as was International Women’s Day, with lots of inter-
esting discussion led by our Scout leader, Kat. There was also a group
visit to the annual Gang Show, where three of our Scouts were perform-
ing after many months of rehearsals.
Beavers and Cubs often cover similar themes each week, but with activ-
ities pitched towards their age group. Cubs had an evening of Lego con-
struction challenges, another on mental health and well-being including a
yoga session, Chinese New Year was celebrated, and there were eve-
nings of storytelling, online safety and digital maker activities at Oxford
Library, also fire lighting and lots and lots of games. Weekend activities
for the Cubs included a camp near Donnington Bridge, and a District ori-
enteering competition in woodland east of Oxford.